Abstract Weaning and liberation from V-A ECMO for cardiogenic shock involves complex decision-making that requires balancing multiple clinical parameters. In the absence of specific weaning guidelines, ECMO centers rely on..
Read MoreAbstract Objectives Hemorrhagic complications remain a major concern in patients with cardiogenic shock and extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of withholding a..
Read MoreAbstract Background The increasing preference for off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) reflects efforts to reduce complications associated with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). A lower incidence of postoperative delirium (POD) after..
Read MoreAbstract Capnometry is a cost-efficient method of monitoring carbon dioxide (CO2) in healthcare settings, especially during mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary bypass. However, the utility of capnometers for studying CO2 elimination in..
Read MoreAbstract Background Children with cyanotic congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are exposed to varying oxygenation strategies, and the optimal oxygenation strategy and the impact of..
Read MoreAbstract Background The aim of this study is to compare the clinical results of intermittent antegrade and intermittent antegrade/continuous retrograde cardioplegia techniques in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods Between 2023..
Read MoreAbstract Background Veno-arterial ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (V-A ECMO) as a bridge to recovery or long-term assist devices in severe cardiocirculatory failure typically lasts 5–7 days. There is scarce guidance on..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Survival after cardiac arrest and prolonged conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation remains poor, with out-of-hospital survival rates of only 2%–10%. Conventional veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation can restore..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Interest in inhalational anesthesia in cardiac surgery has resurged as volatile anesthetics exert biological effects extending beyond hypnosis. Sevoflurane and desflurane activate mitochondrial cytoprotective signaling pathways, modulate inflammatory..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Mortality in patients receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is partly attributable to unanticipated hemodynamic instability after elective decannulation, termed weaning-related shock (WRS). This study explored the etiology of..
Read MoreAbstract Background: Neonates and young infants undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) are highly vulnerable to pulmonary dysfunction, systemic inflammation, capillary leak, and fluid overload, which may lead to..
Read MoreAbstract This case report describes a pediatric cardiac surgery in which electrocardiographic (ECG) changes appeared immediately after the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), followed by severe bradycardia and ultimately flaccid..
Read MoreAbstract Background Subclavian or axillary artery cannulation for venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) provides a valuable alternative to femoral access; however, a comprehensive overview of such an approach in this..
Read MoreAbstract Background Blood oxygen content and management during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), particularly during reperfusion phase after cross-clamping related ischemia, may influence systemic oxygen utilization, oxidative stress, and organ ischemia/reperfusion injury...
Read MoreAbstract Purpose This study aimed to systematically search, evaluate, and synthesize the latest evidence on the prevention and management of nosocomial infections in patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Methods..
Read MoreAbstract Background Optimal anatomical sites for temperature monitoring that most closely correlates with cerebral temperature remain debated in cardiac surgery, particularly during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) with deep hypothermic circulatory arrest..
Read MoreDate & Location Monday, October 12, 2026, 7:00 AM - Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 5:00 PM ET, Heart & Vascular Insititute, CESI @ Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT Registration This course is limited..
Read MoreAbstract Patients with fulminant myocarditis accompanied by severe hemodynamic deterioration, cardiogenic shock, or refractory arrhythmias often require venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) treatment. When left ventricular (LV) dilation, elevated LV..
Read MoreAbstract Purpose of review The present review addresses the underlying biology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) while recognizing that extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an increasingly employed technology in..
Read MoreAbstract Background Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a technology that provides temporary life support to critically ill patients with heart and/or lung failure. However, the complexity of the care involved..
Read MoreAbstract Background Cardiac surgery patients with severe preoperative left ventricular (LV) dysfunction are at high risk for poor postoperative outcomes including prolonged ventilation, renal failure and post-cardiotomy cardiogenic shock (PCCS)...
Read MoreAbstract Background Retrograde autologous priming and venous antegrade priming replace the cardiopulmonary bypass circuit crystalloid with patient blood to mitigate hemodilution. However, their effectiveness in pediatric patients, particularly when analyzed..
Read MoreAbstract This study aimed to investigate the heterogeneity of treatment effect for intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) across various lactate trajectories in patients with acute myocardial infarction-related cardiogenic shock (AMICS) supported..
Read MoreAbstract OBJECTIVE Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a vital support for pediatric patients with severe cardiac or pulmonary failure. However, post-decannulation complications, particularly involving carotid artery ligation (CAL) or carotid..
Read MoreAbstract Background/Objectives: Postoperative body temperature abnormalities are common yet underrecognized, and their association with acute kidney injury (AKI) remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to identify early postoperative temperature..
Read MoreAbstract Background Pericardiectomy is a definitive treatment for constrictive pericarditis. However, the extent of resection and cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) use remain debated. We therefore compared hemodynamic changes, complications, long-term survival,..
Read MoreAbstract Limb ischemia is the most common vascular complication in patients receiving femoral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) and is associated with an increased risk of mortality., To improve blood flow..
Read MoreAbstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most prevalent chronic end stage lung disease. There are few long-term treatment options for end stage COPD due to donor lung..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction Gastrointestinal (GI) complications following cardiac surgery involving cardiopulmonary bypass are rare but life threatening. Despite GI complications having implications for nutrition delivery, nutrition support practices in this population..
Read MoreAbstract Introduction: Weaning from venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO) remains a major challenge because reliable indicators of cardiac recovery are lacking. Arterial pulse pressure (PP), a simple and continuously measured..
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